Eric Stone
I’m giving this five stars, but I’m still a little frustrated by it. This is essentially three distinct books shoved into one 800-page mammoth. Don't get me wrong, it works. I just can’t help but wish Stephenson had given us a trilogy instead. We get a taste of the apocalypse, a taste of things going sideways in orbit, and then a massive jump to how it all shakes out. Seveneves hits fast-forward on some of the most interesting world-building I’ve ever encountered - perhaps to keep the epic scope moving?
I usually prefer a deep dive into a specific system over an expansive narrative, so there were sections here where I felt cheated out of the details. But wanting more is for sure the kind of problem you want to have.
The technical hard sci-fi here is incredible. It’s a closed system with the highest possible stakes - survival is mechanics and perseverance. The way Stephenson handles the "Seven Eves" themselves and the legacy they leave behind is fascinating. This is an absolute must-read for anyone who likes sci-fi that checks all the boxes.
I’m giving this five stars, but I’m still a little frustrated by it. This is essentially three distinct books shoved into one 800-page mammoth. Don't get me wrong, it works. I just can’t help but wish Stephenson had given us a trilogy instead. We get a taste of the apocalypse, a taste of things going sideways in orbit, and then a massive jump to how it all shakes out. Seveneves hits fast-forward on some of the most interesting world-building I’ve ever encountered - perhaps to keep the epic scope moving?
I usually prefer a deep dive into a specific system over an expansive narrative, so there were sections here where I felt cheated out of the details. But wanting more is for sure the kind of problem you want to have.
The technical hard sci-fi here is incredible. It’s a closed system with the highest possible stakes - survival is mechanics and perseverance. The way Stephenson handles the "Seven Eves" themselves and the legacy they leave behind is fascinating. This is an absolute must-read for anyone who likes sci-fi that checks all the boxes.